Al Murray: Why Does Everyone Hate the English?
2018 · Sky History · 60 min · 1 season
S01E05 · Germany
Tue, 6 Nov, 8:00 am
Al meets up with Germany's self-appointed comedy ambassador to the UK, Henning Wehn, to pick through the bad blood between the two nations.
About
Al Murray finds out what lies behind England's greatest feuds with its closest neighbours: Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Germany and France. Each episode will see Al partner with a local comedian and proud patriot to explore stories of historic battles, massacres, riots and revolutions that have set the tone for our modern relationships with our closest neighbours. It's the perfect opportunity to shake hands and make friends…right?
Episodes
- E01
France
Tue, 9 Oct· 60 minAl travels to France to meet up with comedian Antoine de Caunes to explore the long-held national rivalries between England and France.
- E02
Wales
Tue, 16 Oct· 60 minAl meets up with Welsh funnyman Elis James to rummage through the reasons behind England and Wales' animosity, including the whole 'Prince of Wales' thing.
- E03
Ireland
Tue, 23 Oct· 60 minAl meets up with Andrew Maxwell to explore the fierce animosity between the English and their Irish cousins.
- E04
Scotland
Tue, 30 Oct· 60 minAl catches up with Fred MacAulay as they unravel the deep-seated hostility between England and neighbours to the north Scotland.
- E05
Germany
Tue, 6 Nov· 60 minAl meets up with Germany's self-appointed comedy ambassador to the UK, Henning Wehn, to pick through the bad blood between the two nations.
Cast
Al Murray
Presenter